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Easy King Cake

A delightful cake featuring unique flavors of cinnamon and vanilla, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream to achieve desired consistency
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, sugar, salt, and yeast until well-blended.
  3. Combine wet ingredients in another bowl: whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
  6. Let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  7. Shape the risen dough into a long rectangle and roll it up tightly.
  8. Form into a circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet and pinch the ends together to seal.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Cool completely before glazing, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is versatile; feel free to personalize with your favorite fillings.

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